July 22, 2026 Knowledge workers judge AI governance BY Tyler Perry For years, brand reputation was built on straightforward outputs: the product worked, the service delivered, and the mission statement said the right things. But, behind the scenes, a sophisticated cohort has quietly moved the goalposts. Data from our latest 2026 Brand Expectations Index reveals that … Continue reading Knowledge workers judge AI governance
July 22, 2026 Workers are interested in creative AI tools. But hardly any are using them BY Ella Chakarian Artificial intelligence is changing how people view creativity in the workplace. While some leaders have touted the technology as improving the creative process at their companies, there are broader concerns about outsourcing the creative process to AI. … Continue reading Workers are interested in creative AI tools. But barely any are using it.
July 15, 2026 Workers could get a 14.5% raise if union membership tripled BY Pavithra Mohan In 2025, the number of American workers represented by a union climbed to 16.5 million, the highest share of unionized workers in 16 years. During an era of declining union membership, this is no small feat. The number of workers … Continue reading If union membership were to triple, workers could get a 14.5% raise
July 06, 2026 The outlook is grim for admin assistant jobs, but these workers are using AI to get ahead BY Associated Press With their numbers already in decline, secretaries and administrative assistants face another growing threat: artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and Claude that can accomplish aspects of their workload with a tap. Employment projection … Continue reading The outlook is grim for admin assistant jobs, but these workers are using AI to get ahead
June 21, 2026 Why most U.S. workers are checked out and bosses are the last to know BY The Conversation Michael Scott, the hapless regional manager at the center of the American version of “The Office” played by Steve Carell, believed he was the world’s best boss. He even had the mug to prove it. Meanwhile, … Continue reading Why most U.S. workers are checked out and bosses are the last to know
May 28, 2026 ‘Skills manifesting’: More workers citing skills they don’t have—but intend to learn—on their résumés BY Erica Lamberg Many people, Gen Zers in particular, have embraced the practice of “manifesting”: essentially, believing that positive thoughts lead to positive things happening in life. Now, it seems some job seekers are applying the same principle to … Continue reading ‘Skills manifesting’: More workers citing skills they don’t have—but intend to learn—on their résumés
May 13, 2026 General Motors is laying off IT workers to hire people who specialize in AI BY Pavithra Mohan Multiple reports this week revealed that General Motors is cutting hundreds of jobs in its IT department—but not with the intent to replace them outright with AI. The layoffs are reportedly impacting about 600 employees, … Continue reading General Motors is laying off IT workers to hire people who specialize in AI
May 08, 2026 ‘You are my business coach’: More workers use AI for career advice BY Jessica Klein When communications worker Suzanne Selkow decided to open her own consulting practice, she realized that going solo meant fewer opportunities to “turn to a colleague for a gut check,” she says. Knowing herself to get bogged down in … Continue reading ‘You are my business coach’: More workers use AI for career advice
May 04, 2026 6 in 10 workers say they have a toxic boss, study finds BY Sarah Bregel Your boss can make or break your job experience: a good boss, smooth sailing ahead. A bad boss? Misery. According to a new workplace study, most employees are dealing with the latter. The research comes from Harris Poll’s … Continue reading 6 in 10 workers say they have a toxic boss, study finds
Gov. Hochul bans insider prediction market trades for New York State workers Suswati Basu New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed an executive order blocking state workers from using confidential government information to make money on prediction markets, calling the practice a threat to public trust. The order was signed on Wednesday (April … Continue reading Gov. Hochul bans insider prediction market trades for New York State workers
